Tata Motors on Monday announced that it has crossed the milestone of 25,000 public charging stations for its electric small commercial vehicles (SCVs), making the chargers accessible across 150 cities, including Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, and Hyderabad.
According to the official press release, the company said that the network will enhance last-mile operators’ confidence with improved range access and operational efficiency.
“Crossing the 25,000 public charging station mark is a pivotal milestone in our commitment to advancing electric cargo mobility,” said Pinaki Haldar, Vice-President & Business Head – SCVPU, Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles.
To accelerate expansion, Tata Motors has also signed MoUs with 13 charging point operators, including Charge Zone, Kazam, Volttic, Zeon Electric, and others, to add another 25,000 chargers over the next 12 months. These will be integrated with Fleet Edge, Tata Motors’ connected vehicle platform, for real-time navigation and availability.
Tata Motors’ e-SCV lineup includes the Ace Pro EV, Ace EV and Ace EV 1000, designed for diverse urban and semi-urban cargo needs. The company has also set up over 200 dedicated EV support centres across India.
Part of the $180 billion Tata Group, Tata Motors is India’s largest commercial vehicle maker and among the top three passenger vehicle players.